One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 536 The Shadow Beneath the Calm

That should be considered a very peaceful period!

Aokiji remembers those days very clearly.

Charlotte lay dormant.

All the beasts suffered a great loss of vitality.

The white-bearded man lived a secluded life in a remote corner.

The redhead has also disappeared without a trace.

The new world has just experienced turmoil and is still recovering.

Everything is in ruins and needs to be rebuilt.

But this also brought a rare period of peace to the new world.

Although it's only temporary.

But it was a rare moment of peace.

That's good.

but……

Aokiji hasn't been slacking off lately.

Of course, given his personality, it's unrealistic to expect him to get things done.

However, he was indeed paying attention to Roman's daily life.

Because he was a little uneasy.

Although she looks really, really normal.

It's so normal it's embarrassing.

The reason is simple: although he can't compare to Sakazuki, Roman is indeed quite diligent in his duties.

Roman would arrive at the office promptly at around seven o'clock in the morning.

I will then handle official business.

Meanwhile, he took advantage of the break to learn some strategies from the General Staff.

They also take the initiative to pay attention to the Science Department and the Logistics Department during their breaks.

At the same time, she kept a close eye on the situation of her fishmen and mermaid troops.

At noon, I often discussed the situation and naval development with Marshal Sengoku.

And suggestions were made for this purpose.

In the afternoon, I will go to Sword on time to participate in the organization meeting.

Then I will practice in the evening.

She will also let the other four little ones practice with her.

Moreover, Roman doesn't seem to be using work as a way to forget his pain.

Aokiji often saw Roman arranging flowers on a white porcelain plate.

This is also Roman's habit.

After all, she had studied under the elegant Lieutenant General Tsuru.

For the navy, having too much of a murderous aura is not a good thing either.

Besides stimulants like alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling, people need other things to soothe the damage they've suffered.

In response, Roman, who neither smokes nor drinks, chooses a tranquil hobby to balance things out.

It's flower arranging.

Although it may seem like just an ordinary hobby, it has an excellent effect on the spirit of the navy.

For Marineford, whose real-life example of curing insomnia by raising three goldfish is quite convincing, the above conclusion is still very persuasive.

Today, Romain is considered a well-known floral artist in Marineford.

For a user of the Mori-Mori Fruit, cultivating flowers is actually quite simple.

She always has the right materials.

Moreover, she also has the help of Barbara and Bal.

There are many beautiful things.

Then one must pursue art.

Romain often gives away his flower arrangements.

Anyone who sees it would agree that Lieutenant General Black Dragon possesses refined sentiments and a stable mental state.

This is rare even among the top ranks of the navy.

It's fair to say that seeing all of the above would lead to the immediate conclusion.

Roman's life is normal.

The mental world is stable.

He is a qualified navy officer who can balance work and life.

Leaving aside others, they are all far superior to me.

That's perfectly normal.

There was no gloom.

Despite the setbacks, Roman continued to work, study, and live as always.

In the meantime, she also cultivated her own power.

They also engage in normal social interactions.

Her style remains consistent.

Calm and composed.

They also treat others with gentleness.

normal.

That's perfectly normal.

Aokiji found his doubts both laughable and naive.

Roman's pace of life can be described as impeccable.

I can't see anything negative about it.

However, Aokiji's intuition told him that something was wrong with Roman.

This is not an unfounded inference.

After all, Roman herself had said that she needed an answer.

But I can't help her.

Only she can make it happen.

What was her action?

Based on Aokiji's understanding of Roman, Roman has probably already made up his mind.

It's just a matter of waiting for the right opportunity.

Could her current calm be a sign that she's waiting for the right opportunity?

This does not contradict Roman's style.

Although Roman is very smart.

However, Aokiji did not want Roman to do anything dangerous due to a moment of impulse.

Aokiji had seen far too many tragedies like this.

So if he could, he wouldn't want Roman to go through the same thing.

Unfortunately, human desires cannot determine objective facts.

The parties involved will always choose to proceed with the new plan at their own pace.

It was a peaceful afternoon.

Roman requested a vacation.

However, she remained silent about the matter of going out.

But a strange glint flashed in his eyes.

He looked unusually determined.